Patients Who Have Recovered Hepatitis C Still Face A Risk Of Death: Study
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Even after being cured of hepatitis C, those who recover have a much higher chance of dying than the general population—between three and fourteen times higher, depending on the severity of their liver illness. The study's findings were published in The BMJ.
The findings, based on a database of over 20,000 people who have been cured of hepatitis C, show that drug- and liver-related causes of death accounted for the majority of excess fatalities. This emphasises the importance of ongoing assistance in reaping the full benefits of a hepatitis C cure. Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver and cause significant and potentially fatal liver damage over time if treatment is not received. Historically, interferon-based therapy was used to treat hepatitis C, which was frequently ineffective. However, new medications known as direct-acting antivirals (DAA) were developed in 2011. Also read: Dengue Cases On Rise: 10 Ways To Help Keep Yourself Safe From Dengue...